Learn about one of the ocean's most iconic and captivating creatures in the world, the humpback whale. Read more on the blog.

Biologists found significant blunt-force trauma on the right side of the head of a 3-year-old whale and suspect it was hit by ...

During a survey, researchers got the chance to listen to a sea creature being a “soulful performer” off the coast of Hawaii.

The Canadian videographer gave new meaning to the phrase, “There’s beauty in randomness,” after a chance encounter with ...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a necropsy revealed the whale may have suffered a ship ...

July 10, 2024 — A new study highlights the sustainable, cultural and ecosystem benefits of offshore removal or decomposition of whale remains. The study tracked the remains of a humpback whale ...

Humpback whale deaths are commonly attributed to medical issues, vessel strikes, underwater noise and net entanglements.

Two humpback whales swam to freedom after local responders ... Related: Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of How Whales Sing Underwater, New Study Says The team launched a small, inflatable boat ...

A humpback whale was spotted leaping from ... are ways to communicate with other whales—underwater, the splash can be heard for miles." ...

A majestic humpback whale, dramatic coastlines, and a coral reef ecosystem shine in the NOAA and and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s ‘Get Into Your Sanctuary’ photo contest.

Trained responders at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary undertook the life-saving detangling operations for the whales Luke Chinman is an editorial intern at PEOPLE.